Caught between abstraction and realism, this work presents a vivid landscape teetering on the edge of a dream. The artist's use of pastel shades creates a textured view of rolling hills, changing skies, and meandering paths that transport viewers into a whimsical arrangement of colour and form. The hues of pink, green, and purple flow together to illustrate the light and shadow of a serene countryside. Walking from Totnes up the hill towards Fishchowter’s lane, (a route that may have been used by tradesman to avoid paying taxes) or towards the village of Ashprington outside Totnes there are some wonderful views. Looking toward the hills at Marldon there are a tapestry of fields that are worked hard throughout the year, the seasons are so well reflected in the colours that this view takes on. Drawn on pastel paper using some found site specific natural pigments and tools. Making fast gestural marks to simplify the rhythms and lines in an effort to understand the way the fields are arranged. Then I work in to some of the field sketches back in the studio in preparation for a painting. Mixed media on 160gm acid free paper Original artwork mounted framed and glazed. Original size: 230mm x 150mm Produced November 2023 Signed on reverse Free shipping and insurance included
